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Stratosphere

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AP Environmental Science

Definition

The stratosphere is the layer of Earth's atmosphere located above the troposphere and below the mesosphere. It contains a high concentration of ozone, which absorbs most of the Sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

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